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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MR. RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN V, K. V. JAYAKUMAR, JJ
ZAMORIN RAJA OF CALICUT CENTRAL DEVASWOM – Appellant
Versus
MALABAR DEVASWOM BOARD – Respondent
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| 1. authority and trust nature of petitioner's position. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. procedural infraction was significant; order not routine but impactful. (Para 20 , 21) |
| 3. emphasized mandatory compliance with procedural justice. (Para 22 , 23) |
| 4. court's decision to quash due to lack of fair hearing. (Para 24 , 25) |
JUDGMENT
Under challenge in this Writ Petition is Ext.P2 order issued by the Commissioner-in-charge of the Malabar Devaswom Board constituting a special team to conduct a detailed enquiry into the affairs of the entire Zamorin Devaswom as regards the matters relating to Special Grade, 'A' Grade and 'B' Grade Temples.
3. It is contended that on 01.10.2016, he was served with a notice issued by the 2nd respondent purportedly under Section 45 (c) and (d) of the MHRCE Act calling upon the petitioner to appear before the said authority on 26.10.2016 to respond to a complaint received by the said authority. According to the petitioner, he was also served with Ext.P2 order passed in I.A.No.11/2016 issued by the 2nd respondent. It is contended that even a casual perusal of the order would reveal that the said order was passed in gross violation of the principles of natural j
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